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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 584.26 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 584.26 and 266.02 is: 367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 584.26 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/584.26 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 584.26 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 155,424.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,424.85/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.33

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